Whistler Pride and Ski Festival
FestivalJan 24, 2027
The Whistler Pride and Ski Festival runs from 24 to 31 January 2027 and suits LGBTQ+ skiers and their friends who want guided ski groups by day and queer-focused après by night. Restaurants in the village fill up that week, and the festival tells guests to book dinners ahead.
Dates and hours
- January 24, 2027 to January 31, 2027Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 16, 2026
The festival started in 1992 as a small weekend gathering of gay skiers and now calls itself one of the largest queer-focused ski weeks in the world. Free guided ski and snowboard groups head out on Whistler Blackcomb every day for every level from green runs to expert, and the festival calls them the social core of the week. Evenings bring queer-focused après and entertainment, and the programme also lists a race and a parade with a community day.
Multi-event passes come in 7-day and 3-day versions. The festival's host hotel is the Aava Whistler Hotel. It sits a short walk from the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas, and its packages of three days or more add tickets to the pool party.
Quick answers about Whistler Pride and Ski Festival
When is Whistler Pride 2027?
The festival's own site gives 24 to 31 January 2027 for the Whistler Pride and Ski Festival in Whistler.
Are the Whistler Pride ski groups free?
Yes. The Whistler Pride and Ski Festival runs free daily guided ski and snowboard groups on Whistler Blackcomb for every level from green runs to expert.